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Apt-get command not found? Here’s how to fix that
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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macOS is a popular operating system, but being a UNIX-based operating system, macOS heavily relies on the Terminal for certain functions.
Speaking of the command line, many users reportedapt-get command not foundwhile using the terminal, and in today’s article we’ll try to fix that.
How do I fix apt-get not found message on macOS?
1. Use Homebrew instead
The apt-get command is designed to work withLinuxoperating systems, most notably Debian, and it doesn’t work in macOS. As an alternative, you need to use thebrewcommand instead.
Brew command isn’t available out of the box, but after installing the components from the above, it should start working on your macOS. It works as an alternative to apt-get and it should work with all of its packages.
2. Use MacPorts
Apt-get command not foundmessage appears because the apt-get command doesn’t exist on macOS, but you should be able to circumvent this limitation by using one of our solutions.
Learn more about macOS
No, macOS doesn’t support apt-get command. Instead, you can use Homebrew or MacPorts to achieve the same results.
The equivalent of apt-get onMacare brew install or sudo port install commands.
Apt-get is a command that you can use in Terminal to install software packages. This command is available onLinux, butMachas its own alternatives.
Yes, Homebrew is perfectly safe to use. It’s advised to be cautious when using this tool and only install the packages that you trust.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
